From Yakubu Wuyep,Jos
Professor Patricia Mamko Lar has emerged as the first female Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos.
The announcement was made by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Senator Grace Folashade Bent, during a special meeting of the University’s 15th Governing Council held on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
The appointment was officially communicated by the Deputy Registrar, Information and Public Relations, Emmanuel Madugu, on behalf of the Registrar and Secretary to the Council.
Lar’s appointment letter was presented to her by Bent, who charged her to remain focus in discharging her responsibilities.
Lar, who was the former Acting Vice Chancellor of University of Abuja, now Yakubu Gowon University, formally takes over from Professor Tanko Ishaya as the 11th substantive Vice Chancellor of the University.
